Motorcycle impounded after learner is caught doing over twice the speed limit: BC Highway Patrol

A Vancouver woman who held only a learner's license for both cars and motorcycles was caught doing 177 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on July 11.

Motorcycle impounded after learner is caught doing over twice the speed limit: BC Highway Patrol Posted July 15, 2026 12:53 pm. A Vancouver woman who held only a learner’s license for both cars and motorcycles was caught doing 177 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on July 11, says police. Just after 7:40 a.m., on Highway 99, near Furry Creek, a red motorcycle was observed going at an excessive speed, says BC Highway Patrol.

The 22-year-old driver possessed a Class 7 license for cars and a Class 8 for motorcycles – both learner’s licenses that required a supervising passenger. “Sometimes we feel like a broken record when we say that speed kills people,” says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol.

“But clearly some people aren’t getting the message. Being 97 km/h over the limit could easily have repeated a tragedy from only one week ago on the same highway.” The incident comes only a week after another motorcyclist caused a crash on the Sea to Sky that snarled traffic for hours and took the life of the driver, according to the BC Highway Patrol.

The 22-year-old learner motorcyclist received several citations, including: - A seven-day impound for excessive speeding - A ticket for excessive speed (over 60 km/h), with a fine of $483 - At least three years of high-risk driver premiums and escalating insurance that will bring the total costs to just under $2,500. Based on the rider’s excessive speed and lack of experience, the BC Highway Patrol recommends that the BC Superintendent of Motor Vehicles review the rider’s history for other dangerous driving activity. High-risk driving reviews can lead to additional sanctions such as a prohibition from driving.